Bath-tub cover.



G. BULLOCK. BATH TUB COVER. APPLICATION FILED NOV. a. 1916.

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Specification of Patented Apr-D 9, Millie,

Application filed November 8, 1916. Seriallfio. 130 110.

' the heat and steam will be conserved and retained within the tubv 7 Another object of the invention is toproduce a bath tub cover for the purpose mentioned and improved detachable hinge supports adapted to be connected to the tub for retaining the cover in proper adjustment thereon.

An additional object is to provide a bath tub cover comprising a metallic non-corrodible frame provided with hinges and means for detachably connecting them to the tub, the frame supporting a cover adapted to constitute a closure for the tub to retain the heat therein and provided with a space or passage and an apron in connection therewith adapted to fit around the neck and shoulders of the user and to prevent the es cape of the heat and steam from Within the tub when the device is in use.

other ohjeets will appear from the following description reference being made to lhe accompanying drawing illuslrating one embodiment oi? my invention, in which Figure 1 is a plan view of the device applied-lo a bath tub of ordinary construction.

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view on the line of" Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a transverse sectional view on the line 3 3 of Fig. 1. i

Fig. i is an enlarged detail view illustrat- 15 the hinge derice for securing the cover tr the t b.

" is a view looking toward the lop of the hinge when in C(Jllill'BCiJlQlL with. the tub,

as illustrated in e.

The tub in connection with Whicl l have illustrated the cover of then well known construction having a downwardly curving flange around its upper My improved cover 'lIlCillLiGS a metallic :trarne l preferably in the form of a non-corrodiole wire or rod. The frame includes side portrons extending at the sides ofthe tub and connected by an end portion at the foot of the tub, and it also includes a substantially ii-shaped portion in connection with the curving extensions of the side portions of the frame at the head thereof. Bracing wires or rods 2 extend obliquely from points midway between the ends of the sides of the frame to a. point midway between the ex trernities or the end portion of the frame at the foot of the tub and to a connection with the U-shaped portion at the head of the frame, as will be clearly understood by reference to Fig. 1' By this means the sides and ends of the frame are reinforced and strengthened The frame is pr0- vidcd with a cover 3 of appropriate material such, for instance, as canvas, which. is preferably non-absorbent.

The U-shaped portion of the frame supports a depending apron at adapted to fit around and upon the neck and shoulders of the user of the tub and to form a substantially close i'it'to prevent escape of the heat and steam from the tub when the device is in use, it being understood that the neck of lhe user extends through the U-shaped portion of the l? 'ame.

lfiach side portion of the frame is provided with a number of pairs of lugs 5, the cover being cut to providesullicicnt space for the lugs. 'lhc hinges employed for con necting the frame to the tub are preferably in the form of springwires, each having a, hook (3 adapted to extend between a pair of the lugs 5, and having hooks 7 adapted to extend around and beneath the curved flange at the top of the tub, substantially as illustrated in Figs. 3 and 4. Each hinge is provided with a clamping screw 8 having threaded connection with the hook 'I and be ing adjusthie to clamp against the under side of the flange at the top of the tub in the manner illustrated in Fig. 4, in order to hold the hinge securely in positionfland to prevent the cover from becoming displaced when raised or lowered In cases where the tub is at a slight distance from the wall the cover may be tilted back against the wall and will be retained in that position by gravity. Instances occur, however, in which the wall inclines over with any proper retaining devic'e secured to the wall. Thus, by "this expedient the cover may be retained in open position in any location.

While I have suggested that the cover be made of canvas, I do not restrict myself to the use of that material, nor do I confine myself to the specific construction and arrangement of the other features described, since it is apparent that there may be variations without departure from the principles and scope of the invention.

What I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is 2-.

1. A device of the character described, comprising a metallic frame arranged to rest upon the upper flange of a bath tub outwardly from the planes of the Walls of the tub, a cover for the tub attached to said frame, and clamps pivoted to said frame and engaging the flange of the tub.

2.' A device of the character described,

1 comprising a frame arranged to rest upon the upper flange of a bath tub outwardly from the plane of the inner surfaces of the walls of the tub, a cover for the tub attached to said frame, hooks arranged to engage with the flange of the tub, and means for pivotally connecting said hooks with said frame.

3. A device of the character described, comprising a frame of larger area than the top of a bath tub arranged to rest on the upper flange of the tub outwardly from the plane of the inner surfaces of the walls of the tub, a cover for thetub attached to the frame, clamps arranged to engage with the flange of the tub, means in connection with said clamps for pivotally engaging the frame, and means in connection with the the upper flange of a bath tub, a cover for the. tub attached to said frame, hooks arranged to engage the flange of the tub, clamp devices for holding the hooks in connection with the flange of the tub, and means in connection with said hooks for pivotally engaging said frame whereby said frame may be pivotally raised and lowered relative to the tub.

5. A. device of the character described, comprising a frame arranged to rest upon the upper flange of a bath tub outwardly from the planes of the walls of the tub, a U-shaped portion in connection with the frame adapted to receive the neck of the user, an apron in connection with the U- shaped portion adapted to fit around the neck and shoulders of. the user, a cover for the tub attached to said frame, clamp devices for releasably engaging the flange of the tub, and means in connection with said clamp devices for effecting releasable pivot connection with said frame whereby said frame and the neck may be pivotally raised and lowered relative to the tub.

6.- A device of the character described, comprising a frame arranged to rest upon the upper flange of a bath tub outwardly from the planes of the walls of the tub, a U-shaped portion in connection with the frame adapted to receive the neck of the user, an apron in connection with the U- shaped portion adapted to fit around the neck and shoulders of the user, a cover for the tub attached to said frame, clamp devices for releasably engaging the flange of the tub, means in connection with said clamp devices for effecting releasable pivot connection with said frame whereby said frame and the neck may be pivotally raised and loweredrelative to the tub, and means in connection with the frame for preventing longitudinal movement of the frame relative to said clamping devices. I

In witness whereof, I have signed this specification.

I GEORGE BULLOCK. 

